Congo political rift likely to spark 'large-scale' violence - U.N.

There is "extreme risk" to the stability of Democratic Republic of Congo as a deepening political rift over President Joseph Kabila's future will likely spark large-scale violence, the United Nations envoy to the country said on Tuesday.
Kabila, in office since 2001, is barred by constitutional term limits from standing for a third term. But the country's electoral commission says logistical and budgetary obstacles will prevent it from organising a new poll before December 2018.
"Actors on all sides appear more and more willing to resort to violence to achieve their... read more

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